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Aspen Acres Campground and Great Sand Dunes Oasis provide luxury glamping accommodations near Colorado City, with canvas tents and fully-furnished cabins that blend outdoor adventure with upscale comfort. Both locations feature electricity and comfortable bedding, while some units include private bathrooms and climate control systems for year-round enjoyment. One guest shared, "We absolutely loved Sand Dunes Oasis! The glamping cabins were perfect for our first camping trip of the season." The Pueblo South-Colorado City KOA houses additional glamping options with canvas structures that include real beds, electricity, and covered picnic areas. These accommodations are strategically positioned to maximize views of the surrounding mountains and provide easy access to nearby attractions.
Hiking trails directly accessible from several glamping sites connect visitors to Lake Pueblo State Park's extensive trail network and scenic reservoir views. Arkansas Point Campground glamping units offer covered picnic tables that block the wind while providing panoramic vistas of the water. A recent visitor noted, "The views were AMAZING at sunset! Try to get a site on the back towards the trails for the best views and more privacy." Wildlife viewing opportunities abound with deer, owls, and coyotes frequently spotted near the glamping areas. The region's glamping resorts maintain quiet hours after 10pm, though enforcement varies by location. Reservations are essential for all glamping accommodations, with most sites available from April through October, while select locations like Aspen Acres Campground offer heated domes and pods for winter glamping experiences.
"My relatives live in nearby Trinidad, Pueblo, and Colorado Springs. This site is convenient to all three."
"Nice clean park, Friendly staff. Bathrooms, showers and laundry area are cleaned on Schedule and great. Camp store a bit under stocked but nice to have."
"The family has property in Colorado city and we still love to come to local mountain! Great fishing, clean, quiet, & plenty of space"
"It is a beautiful quiet campground right next to a creek. It is not free though, it is $25 per night which is fine."
from $25 / night
Check Availability"The grounds were quiet and people respected the Quiet Hours curfew. Each site has a covered picnic table to block the wind. The site we booked had electricity hookups."
"First of all, the sites towards the back, by the trails... yeah, get one of those. Trail access directly from those campsites. Also the best views."
from $36 / night
Check Availability"There is a shower house with bathrooms that are well maintained. Trash is kept tidy and didn’t smell even on the 97 degree day. Very easy to access but no road noise (at least not at our site)."
"The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Even the drive up to it was peaceful and beautiful. It’s definitely a quiet, clean campground."
"It does have electrical hook ups which made it nice for our dog to enjoy a air conditioned trailer when it got hot during the day."
"This campground has electricity, clean vaulted toilets, and potable water. You can not hook water directly to camper though. It is within walking distance to Isabel lake."
from $30 - $35 / night
Check Availability"Has a fire pit with grill, picnic table, and sites 2, 5, and 9 have the log covering. The sites are pretty close together, but we had no problem with our neighbors."
"Arrived around 2 on a Saturday in the middle of August without reservations.. The camp takes reservations and there's a lady that comes around regularly to check registration/ enforce check out time."
from $25 / night
Check Availability"There is running water in the bathrooms, which is super great, and each individual bathroom has a shower, which is good and bad."
"Very pretty campground within lake Pueblo state park. You need reservations before entering the campground, but you can do that online or at the visitors center easily."
from $18 - $36 / night
Check Availability"Dont think there was water in any sites, and there was no water in the bathrooms and no shower. There is a drinking water spigot near the bathrooms."
"It was a great campsite, have to use fire pits provided. Alcohol is allowed pets are allowed on leash. And most camp sites are within walking distance to the water. Kids loved it!"
from $28 / night
Check Availability"It was our first time to tent camp in Colorado and it was great. Several sites to choose from. Some have views of the dunes, some are more secluded. Bathrooms were clean."
"It was still off season so we did not have running water at the site but we were able to fill up on site when we arrived."
from $25 - $169 / night
Check Availability"Very nice campground, friendly staff, clean facilities."
"We stopped here on a last minute reservation.. staff helped us from start to finish to make our stay a good one.. Our site had a patio and lawn furniture.. plenty of space."
TravelerWe loved this camp site! It was our first time to tent camp in Colorado and it was great. Several sites to choose from. Some have views of the dunes, some are more secluded. Bathrooms were clean. Very spacious tent site with a fire pit. Our tent sleeps 6 and we had no trouble fitting in the spot.
GuideLooking at the website from the link on The Dyrt, there's no mention of RV sites, just Glamping cabins, etc. UPDATE: I'm headed to Canon City area so I'll check out this campground to verify.
ScoutWe absolutely loved Sand Dunes Oasis! It was still off season so we did not have running water at the site but we were able to fill up on site when we arrived. The code to the bathroom changes so if you check in after dark, be sure to get a new code the next day! We almost could not take showers as a result!
GuideI stayed in this campground in mid July for 3 nights. The campground is pretty rustic but clean. It does have electrical hook ups which made it nice for our dog to enjoy a air conditioned trailer when it got hot during the day. The sites are a little close together and positioned so it you have a trailer where your awning comes out is in direct view of the other campers. Also we brought our kayaks to enjoy the Lake. The only kicker is you are not allowed to park where the ramp is to walk your kayaks down to the lake unless you rent them from them. So you have to use the many flights of stairs that wind back n forth all the way down to the lake. They are lined with rail road ties sometimes stacked 5 high. So you have to lift your kayaks above the ties as you walk down. If you have a heavy kayak is almost dangerous of injury. I feel like if they have a ramp you can walk them to if you pay for the campground you should be allowed to park your vehicle there to do so.
GuideThis was a delightful experience for us. There are sites for every type of camper: tent, trailer, RV, glamping and cabins. This is a somewhat small but well maintained private campground with lots of simple amenities. All is the wooded back-in sites have full hook-ups (30A) and there are pull-thru sites (Ithink they are still 30A). The center wooded area is perfect for tents. A small dog park gave our girls the chance to run free for a little. There is a shower house with bathrooms that are well maintained. Trash is kept tidy and didn’t smell even on the 97 degree day. Very easy to access but no road noise (at least not at our site).
We have a 26’ trailer and stayed in site 18. It was near the end of the row and relatively quiet. We only wish we had a longer power cable. (Our next purchase!) Our port is at the back and the outlet was way up front. To reach, we had to set up near the front of the site which limited our parking. Just pointing that out for others who might be ill prepared too.
We were too far away to take advantage of WiFi which is fine, we just wandered up near the office to check our texts once daily. It might be more accessible if you are located closer to the office. No cell service for Verizon. Personally, I was happy to be unplugged for a couple of days!
Although we had a fire ban in effect, we were able to rent a propane fire pit from the office. Be super cautious and check fire restrictions for Custer County. (http://oem.custercountygov.com/firecon.htm)
Aspen Acres has a lot more staff than I expected and they patrolled frequently. Very helpful and friendly.
5 minutes from Bishops Castle and 10 minutes from Lake Isabel ($7 day use fee). Easy drive up from I-25 but fairly steep in spots if that is problematic.
We will stay again!
ScoutWe booked this site last minute and it was perfect! The grounds were quiet and people respected the Quiet Hours curfew. Each site has a covered picnic table to block the wind. The site we booked had electricity hookups. We stayed in a car tent, so we needed non-concrete ground to anchor our tent stakes - the sites are all concrete and gravel with a lot of grass surrounding the main driveway. We were able to park our SUV so that we had access to the grassy area without being intrusive to other folks. The showers are in their own bathroom - toilet, sink, trashcan, bench, towel hooks, and shower. I strongly advise to NOT place clothing or towels on the bench near the shower. The shower has a strong spray and it will get your items slightly wet if too close. The showers are included in your camping fee (aka free to use). There isn't anything to block the wind (except at the picnic table) so be advised weaker tents won't be comfortable.
LegendThis is a great smaller campground in the Lake Pueblo State Park. Lots of juniper trees and a natural like setting around the sites. Didnt seem to have as many camp sites either, which is nice for some of us folks. Dont think there was water in any sites, and there was no water in the bathrooms and no shower. There is a drinking water spigot near the bathrooms. For the price, $22 a night, and having to use the other campgrounds shower facilities, plus no running water in bathrooms, it seemed a bit steep per night. The lake shore was a short distance from our camp, but for some camps you would need to go through other sites to get to the lake. Or use the day use and fishing access areas. Cliffs and drop offs are surrounding the lake, so caution and look for paths to be able to get to the shoreline. The firepit has the grill attached, so if planning to use charcoal plan accordingly, it is far away from the bottom of the pit to the grill. Fairly hard to cook on. Had to pile charcoal on wood coals, and still were too far from grill. Very popular on weekends and holidays. Every site was taken but then almost completely cleared out on Tuesday. Again weather was not all sunshine and rainbows, but the cover, trees, and topography of camp helped keep the wind at a more tolerable levels for us. Great spot, views, really liked our site!
GuideFamily has been coming for years. The family has property in Colorado city and we still love to come to local mountain! Great fishing, clean, quiet, & plenty of space
ScoutIt was a great campsite, have to use fire pits provided. Alcohol is allowed pets are allowed on leash. And most camp sites are within walking distance to the water. Kids loved it! It was cheap to reserve a site ($20+) and entry fee is like $8.
Lake Pueblo State Park encompasses 4,600 acres at 4,900 feet elevation near Colorado City, with water temperatures reaching 75°F in summer months. Campgrounds in this area sit between the Wet Mountains and the eastern plains, creating varied camping conditions with temperature shifts of 30-40 degrees between day and night. Weather patterns often bring afternoon thunderstorms during summer months, particularly in July and August.
Hiking through mountain terrain: St Charles Campground at Lake Isabel connects to several trails including the Cisneros trail that leads to historic mining sites. "There is a great hike that knocked us out. Highly recommend!" notes a visitor to St Charles Campground.
Fish the reservoir: The large size of Lake Pueblo provides ample fishing opportunities away from other campers. "The lake is huge, with multiple boat docks, beaches, and places to swim and explore. If you like lakes, this is a great place to visit!" reports a camper at Northern Plains Campground.
Visit historic sites: Bishop Castle is located near several campgrounds and makes for an interesting day trip. "We used this campground to explore the surrounding area and Bishop Castle. Staff was very friendly and they had a lot things to do for the kids in the camp store/facility," writes a camper who stayed at Aspen Acres.
Private sites with natural barriers: Juniper Breaks offers sites with good separation from neighbors. "The spots are well spaced so you don't feel on top of your neighbors. Lots of juniper trees and a natural like setting around the sites," mentions a visitor to Juniper Breaks Campground.
Dark skies for astronomy: Several campgrounds away from city lights provide exceptional stargazing. "At night the site was amazingly dark. This was my first real time seeing the Milky Way. It was so amazing I am glad my friend was there so I have backup to my story," shares a camper at Davenport Campground.
Covered picnic tables: Many sites feature shade structures over tables to provide relief from sun and wind. "The picnic shelters, at every site, are a nice protection from the winds and sun," explains a visitor at Arkansas Point Campground.
Limited cell coverage: Service varies dramatically across the region with many campgrounds having no service. "No cell service with ATT but don't mind so much. Disconnect is not so bad," mentions a visitor to Aspen Acres Campground.
Water quality concerns: Some campsites have problematic water sources. "All fine for a night except we filled our tank with the most disgusting undrinkable water imaginable. I'd not come back for that reason," warns a camper who visited Aspen Acres.
Wind exposure: The open landscape means significant wind at many campsites. "The campsite is exceptionally windy so best not to pop-up a shade structure unless you want to watch it fly away," cautions a visitor to Arkansas Point Campground.
Choose sites with playgrounds: Some campgrounds offer dedicated play areas for children. "The family has property in Colorado city and we still love to come to local mountain! Great fishing, clean, quiet, & plenty of space," says a frequent visitor to St Charles Campground at Lake Isabel.
Seek campgrounds with structured activities: Certain locations provide scheduled programming. "We took our kids (2, 5, & 7) to the junior ranger class they host at the visitor center almost every Saturday. They learned about boat safety and got free sunglasses and emergency whistles," shares a family at Juniper Breaks Campground.
Consider a glamping option for first-time campers: Luxury glamping in Colorado City offers a smoother transition for new campers. "We absolutely loved our glamping cabins for our first camping trip of the season," notes a visitor to Great Sand Dunes Oasis.
Check hookup locations before setting up: Some sites have unusual utility placement. "We only wish we had a longer power cable. Our port is at the back and the outlet was way up front. To reach, we had to set up near the front of the site which limited our parking," advises an RVer at Aspen Acres Campground.
Bring leveling equipment: Many sites require adjustment for comfortable setup. "Nicely spaced and sized level sites. Good views of the lake and sunrise/sunset," reports an RVer at Arkansas Point Campground.
Verify bathroom accessibility: Off-season travel may mean limited facilities. "Couldn't get the cable to work but that's probably me. There's also a nice playground and some interesting looking cabins in various styles," mentions a winter visitor to Pueblo South-Colorado City KOA.
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